Many Gators go to the Mexican state of Quintana Roo for a relaxing Spring Break vacation. Assistant professors Eric Keys and Corene Matyas went there for a different reason on September 10.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction at the University of Florida will induct noted Palm Beach developer William G. Lassiter into the school’s Construction Hall of Fame at 11 a.m. Friday.
Mildred Maldonado-Molina, assistant professor of epidemiology, was quoted in a Sept. 27 New York Times article about the popularity of cigarette smoking among fashion models. She was lead author of published research that established a connection among dieting, smoking and drug use.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Bob Graham Center for Public Service has organized a lecture series on civic engagement this year as the first in what is to become a host of public events the Gainesville community can look forward to from the new University of Florida center.
“Florida Tomorrow: The Campaign for the University of Florida” – more than just a set of words, this theme for the effort to raise more than $1 billion is a rallying call to everyone associated with this university. The results of this capital campaign over the next five years are critical to what the future holds for this institution and everything that takes place here.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Sending commonly prescribed medications down the drain may be taking a bite out of the environment — at least when it comes to shark habitat, University of Florida veterinary scientists say.
GAINESVILLE, Florida — The School of Theatre and Dance at the University of Florida College of Fine Arts presents Anton Chekhov’s “The Cherry Orchard,” a contemporary version of the early 20th century classic. Mikell Pinkney directs the production running Sep. 28 – Oct. 7 in the Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion’s Constans Theatre on the UF campus.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An internationally renowned couple, Jerry
Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor, bring their unique style of
photographic imaging and composition to the University Gallery
Sept. 25 – Nov. 9 at the University of Florida.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Players have announced three upcoming productions for the fall 2007 season. “The Shape of Things” written by Neil Labute debuts on Oct. 4 and continues through Oct. 7 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre. “Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead” written by Bert V. Royal will be presented Oct. 25-28 at the McGuire Blackbox Theatre. And Nov. 29-Dec. 2 at the Phillips Center Blackbox Theatre will be “The House of Yes,” written by Wendy MacLeod.